Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
AD9488
RGB
173, 148, 136
HSL
19, 18%, 61%
HSB
19, 21%, 68%
CMYK
0, 14, 21, 32
LAB
63, 8, 10
LCH
63, 13, 51
OKLCH
0.69, 0.03, 47
XYZ
32, 32, 28
LUV
63, 16, 12
HWB
19, 53%, 32%
Pantone
4995 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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